Silk moth cocoon embroidery

Textile

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Name/Title

Silk moth cocoon embroidery

Entry/Object ID

2026.2.16

Description

Cut portion of black cloth, likely synthetic. Gold thread chain stitch embroidery with cut silk cocoon flowers. Some flowers contain a sequin and bead.

Textile Type

Embroidered Panel

Category

Embroidery

Acquisition

Accession

2026.2

Source or Donor

Jordana Munk Martin

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Place

Region

Crete

Country

Greece

Continent

Europe

Textile Details

Textile Shape

Rectangular

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Crete

Country

Greece

Continent

Europe

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

embroidery (visual works)

Dimensions

Width

29 cm

Length

38.5 cm

Material

Likely synthetic, Silk Moth Cocoon

Color

Black, Gold, White

Location

Box

Box 71

Cabinet

Object Cabinet

Room

Studio